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Adults with Disabilities Papercrafters

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Joint-Use Library Rooms L102 and L103 at TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
18+ years, 60+ years

Explore your creativity with a paper project each month. No experience is necessary; simply bring your curiosity and discover the art of papercrafting in a welcoming environment.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room: Joint-Use Library Rooms L102 and L103
Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Details:

Explore your creativity with a paper project each month. No experience is necessary; simply bring your curiosity and discover the art of papercrafting in a welcoming environment.

Disclaimer(s)

Group Registration 

Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.

This event is in the "18+ years" group
This event is in the "60+ years" group

Crafternoons

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Bayside Library Meeting Room at Bayside Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
18+ years, 60+ years

Bring your craft, your supplies and your passion! Meet other crafters and creators, share your ideas and get new ones! Adults. Registration is not required. 

Library Branch: Bayside Area Library
Room: Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:

Bring your craft, your supplies and your passion! Meet other crafters and creators, share your ideas and get new ones! Adults. Registration is not required. 

Disclaimer(s)

Age Requirement for Registration 

Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.

This event is in the "5-7 years" group

LIVE Art- Yayoi Kusama

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Windsor Woods Programming Room at Windsor Woods Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
5-7 years

Perform, create, and have fun! Join us to explore various art forms. Each class features a new skill, artist, artistic movement, or technique. Ages 5-8. 

Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library
Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room
Age Group: 5-7 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:

Perform, create, and have fun! Join us to explore various art forms. Each class features a new skill, artist, artistic movement, or technique. Ages 5-8. 

Disclaimer(s)

Age Requirement for Registration 

Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.

This event is in the "12-14 years" group
This event is in the "14-18 years" group

Nature Silhouettes

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 5:45pm - 6:45pm
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
12-14 years, 14-18 years

Celebrate spring in this program and learn how to use flowers, leaves, and clovers to create a beautiful silhouette portrait! Materials provided. Ages 12-18. Registration is required.  

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Details:

Celebrate spring in this program and learn how to use flowers, leaves, and clovers to create a beautiful silhouette portrait! Materials provided. Ages 12-18. Registration is required.  

Disclaimer(s)

Age Requirement for Registration 

Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.

Group Registration 

Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.

This event is in the "12-14 years" group
This event is in the "14-18 years" group

Teen Time: Board Games

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Kempsville Teen Space at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Age Group:
12-14 years, 14-18 years

Join us Tuesday nights for teen-only activities. Enjoy movies, games, crafts, and more, with different selections each week.

Ages 12-18. Registration is not required, drop in any time!

Weekly Themes:

Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Teen Space
Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Details:

Join us Tuesday nights for teen-only activities. Enjoy movies, games, crafts, and more, with different selections each week.

Ages 12-18. Registration is not required, drop in any time!

Weekly Themes:

Disclaimer(s)

Age Requirement for Registration 

Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.

This event is in the "12-14 years" group
This event is in the "14-18 years" group

Teen Fun with Bricks, session 1

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Teen Area at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, STEAM
Age Group:
12-14 years, 14-18 years

Nostalgic and fun for all ages, come play some games and challenges involving LEGO building bricks.

Teens, ages 12-18. Registration is required.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Teen Area
Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, STEAM
Registration Required
Details:

Nostalgic and fun for all ages, come play some games and challenges involving LEGO building bricks.

Teens, ages 12-18. Registration is required.

Disclaimer(s)

Age Requirement for Registration 

Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.

Group Registration 

Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.

This event is in the "18+ years" group
This event is in the "60+ years" group

Evening Craft Time

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
18+ years, 60+ years

A evening of creativity meets elegance! We will be making Dictionary Stamped Art. These turn out so pretty they are frameable. All supplies provided.  Adults 18-60+. Registration is required.

 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Details:

A evening of creativity meets elegance! We will be making Dictionary Stamped Art. These turn out so pretty they are frameable. All supplies provided.  Adults 18-60+. Registration is required.

 

This event is in the "12-14 years" group
This event is in the "14-18 years" group

Teen Fun with Bricks, session 2

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Central Teen Area at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, STEAM
Age Group:
12-14 years, 14-18 years

Nostalgic and fun for all ages, come play some games and challenges involving LEGO building bricks.

Teens, ages 12-18. Registration is required.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Teen Area
Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, STEAM
Registration Required
Details:

Nostalgic and fun for all ages, come play some games and challenges involving LEGO building bricks.

Teens, ages 12-18. Registration is required.

Disclaimer(s)

Age Requirement for Registration 

Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.

Group Registration 

Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.

This event is in the "12-14 years" group
This event is in the "14-18 years" group

Teen Time: Arts & Crafts!

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Oceanfront Storytime Room at Oceanfront Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
12-14 years, 14-18 years

Join us Tuesday nights for teen-only activities. Enjoy movies, games, crafts, and more, with different selections each week.

Ages 12-18. Registration is not required, drop in any time!

Weekly Themes:

Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Storytime Room
Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:

Join us Tuesday nights for teen-only activities. Enjoy movies, games, crafts, and more, with different selections each week.

Ages 12-18. Registration is not required, drop in any time!

Weekly Themes:

This event is in the "2-3 years" group

Make & Take Craft

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Oceanfront Biblio Studio at Oceanfront Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
2-3 years

Come and enjoy a craft that you and your child can participate in between storytimes. Each Make & Take Craft will be based off of something that was learned in storytime and further enrich your child's knowledge. Ages 2-3 with caregiver.

Library Branch: Oceanfront Area Library
Room: Oceanfront Biblio Studio
Age Group: 2-3 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:

Come and enjoy a craft that you and your child can participate in between storytimes. Each Make & Take Craft will be based off of something that was learned in storytime and further enrich your child's knowledge. Ages 2-3 with caregiver.

This event is in the "3-5 years" group

Preschool Art

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
3-5 years

Bring your preschooler to explore different artistic styles. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy! Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: 3-5 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Details:

Bring your preschooler to explore different artistic styles. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy! Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required.

Disclaimer(s)

Age Requirement for Registration 

Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.

Group Registration 

Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.

This event is in the "18+ years" group
This event is in the "60+ years" group

Crafternoons

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Kempsville Meeting Room at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
18+ years, 60+ years

Bring your craft, your supplies and your passion! Meet other crafters and creators, share your ideas and get new ones!

Adults. Registration is not required.

Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:

Bring your craft, your supplies and your passion! Meet other crafters and creators, share your ideas and get new ones!

Adults. Registration is not required.

This event is in the "18+ years" group
This event is in the "60+ years" group

Produce Stamped Tea Towels

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room at Pungo-Blackwater Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Age Group:
18+ years, 60+ years

Come to Pungo-Blackwater Library and create a charming, one-of-a-kind stamped tea towel using fresh fruits and vegetables. Adults. Registration is required.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pungo-Blackwater Library
Room: Pungo-Blackwater Storytime Room
Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Registration Required
Details:

Come to Pungo-Blackwater Library and create a charming, one-of-a-kind stamped tea towel using fresh fruits and vegetables. Adults. Registration is required.

Disclaimer(s)

Age Requirement for Registration 

Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.

Group Registration 

Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.

This event is in the "8-11 years" group

Create a Room Painting

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Central Folio Meeting Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Age Group:
8-11 years

Join local artist Mia Guile to design and paint a room representative of your artistic style and interests. You will be working with perspective and acrylic paint in this fun, creative workshop.

Ages 8 - 11. Registration is required.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Folio Meeting Room
Age Group: 8-11 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Registration Required
Details:

Join local artist Mia Guile to design and paint a room representative of your artistic style and interests. You will be working with perspective and acrylic paint in this fun, creative workshop.

Ages 8 - 11. Registration is required.

Disclaimer(s)

Age Requirement for Registration 

Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.

Group Registration 

Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.

This event is in the "12-14 years" group
This event is in the "14-18 years" group

Teen Time: Marble Rollercoaster Challenge

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:45pm
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, Movies & Entertainment, STEAM
Age Group:
12-14 years, 14-18 years

Join us Wednesdays for teen-only activities. Enjoy movies, games, crafts, and more, with different selections each week. Grades 6-12. Registration is not required; drop in any time!

Weekly Themes:

Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, Movies & Entertainment, STEAM
Details:

Join us Wednesdays for teen-only activities. Enjoy movies, games, crafts, and more, with different selections each week. Grades 6-12. Registration is not required; drop in any time!

Weekly Themes:

This event is in the "9-13 years" group

Tween Hour: Diamond Art

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Kempsville Youth Space at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
9-13 years

Try out diamond art with a keychain project.  Diamond art is like paint by numbers, except with gems and sparkle!  Ages 9-13. Registration is required.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Youth Space
Age Group: 9-13 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Details:

Try out diamond art with a keychain project.  Diamond art is like paint by numbers, except with gems and sparkle!  Ages 9-13. Registration is required.

Disclaimer(s)

Age Requirement for Registration 

Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.

Group Registration 

Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.

This event is in the "3-12 months" group
This event is in the "12-23 months" group

Baby Paint & Play

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Central Storytime Room at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
3-12 months, 12-23 months

Bring your babies to explore different artistic styles. Please come dressed in attire that can get messy. Ages 6-24 months with caregiver. Registration is required.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Room
Age Group: 3-12 months, 12-23 months
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Details:

Bring your babies to explore different artistic styles. Please come dressed in attire that can get messy. Ages 6-24 months with caregiver. Registration is required.

Disclaimer(s)

Age Requirement for Registration 

Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.

Group Registration 

Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.

This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group

Coloring Club

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Central Computer Lab at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years

Make new art while you make new friends!  Join us for coloring club on the fourth Thursday of the month.  We will have crayons, colored pencils, coloring sheets, blank paper, and fun music. Age 3-8 with caregiver.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Computer Lab
Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Details:

Make new art while you make new friends!  Join us for coloring club on the fourth Thursday of the month.  We will have crayons, colored pencils, coloring sheets, blank paper, and fun music. Age 3-8 with caregiver.

Disclaimer(s)

Age Requirement for Registration 

Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.

Group Registration 

Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.

This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group

Homeschool Hangout

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Great Neck Storytime Room at Great Neck Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Age Group:
5-7 years, 8-11 years

Homeschoolers! Join us for fun activities each month! Registration is required.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Storytime Room
Age Group: 5-7 years, 8-11 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Registration Required
Details:

Homeschoolers! Join us for fun activities each month! Registration is required.

This event is in the "18+ years" group

Crafternoons

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Great Neck Meeting Room at Great Neck Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
18+ years

Bring your craft, your supplies and your passion! Meet other crafters and creators, share your ideas and get new ones! Adults. Registration is not required.

Library Branch: Great Neck Area Library
Room: Great Neck Meeting Room
Age Group: 18+ years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:

Bring your craft, your supplies and your passion! Meet other crafters and creators, share your ideas and get new ones! Adults. Registration is not required.

This event is in the "12-14 years" group
This event is in the "14-18 years" group

Teen Crafting: Kawaii Milkshake Keychain

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Central Teen Area at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Culture, Hobbies
Age Group:
12-14 years, 14-18 years

Join us as we celebrate Japanese popular culture and all things cute during the 2026 Cherry Blossom Festival!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room: Central Teen Area
Age Group: 12-14 years, 14-18 years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culture, Hobbies
Registration Required
Details:

Join us as we celebrate Japanese popular culture and all things cute during the 2026 Cherry Blossom Festival!

Disclaimer(s)

Age Requirement for Registration 

Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.

Group Registration 

Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.

This event is in the "18+ years" group
This event is in the "60+ years" group

Wood Burning Craft

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Windsor Woods Programming Room at Windsor Woods Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
18+ years, 60+ years

Try your hand at making art on a wooden medallion using wood burning techniques. This cool technique is easy to learn and creates a unique work of art. Adults 18+, registration is required. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Windsor Woods Area Library
Room: Windsor Woods Programming Room
Age Group: 18+ years, 60+ years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Details:

Try your hand at making art on a wooden medallion using wood burning techniques. This cool technique is easy to learn and creates a unique work of art. Adults 18+, registration is required. 

Disclaimer(s)

Age Requirement for Registration 

Registrants must be in the designated age range at the start of the program for all programs.

Group Registration 

Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.

This event is in the "18+ years" group

Crafternoons

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Princess Anne Meeting Room at Princess Anne Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
18+ years

Bring your craft, your supplies and your passion! Meet other crafters and creators, share your ideas and get new ones! Adults. Registration is not required.

Library Branch: Princess Anne Area Library
Room: Princess Anne Meeting Room
Age Group: 18+ years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:

Bring your craft, your supplies and your passion! Meet other crafters and creators, share your ideas and get new ones! Adults. Registration is not required.

This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group
This event is in the "9-13 years" group
This event is in the "12-14 years" group
This event is in the "14-18 years" group
This event is in the "16+ years" group
This event is in the "18+ years" group
This event is in the "60+ years" group

Art Moves Us: Virginia MOCA at Virginia Beach Public Libraries

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Kempsville Help Desk at Kempsville Area Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years, 9-13 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 16+ years, 18+ years, 60+ years

Art Moves Us into neighborhoods across the city this winter! Virginia MOCA is partnering with Virginia Beach Public Library to offer free, all-ages artmaking from January through March.

Library Branch: Kempsville Area Library
Room: Kempsville Help Desk
Age Group: 3-5 years, 5-7 years, 8-11 years, 9-13 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years, 16+ years, 18+ years, 60+ years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:

Art Moves Us into neighborhoods across the city this winter! Virginia MOCA is partnering with Virginia Beach Public Library to offer free, all-ages artmaking from January through March.